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Part Time Driver Trainer

First Student
🇨🇦In-Person - PRINCE ALBERT, SKCA$23–CA$26/hr3w ago
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First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Driver Trainer to deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new and existing school bus drivers while mentoring the next generation of safe drivers. This part-time position is ideal for a skilled driver who enjoys coaching others and fostering a culture of safety and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver classroom, skills, and on-the-road training to new school bus drivers, plus refresher and remedial training to existing drivers. Evaluate driver performance, maintain training records, identify performance gaps, and support overall safety initiatives at the location.
Skills & Tools: Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities with a demonstrated commitment to safety excellence and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Professional demeanor and respect from peers are essential for this coaching role.
Qualifications: Valid Class 1 or 2 (or higher) driver's license with appropriate endorsements and a minimum of 2 years of school bus or commercial driving experience. Clean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in the past 3 years and no more than one unexcused absence in the previous period.
Location: In-Person - PRINCE ALBERT, SK
Compensation: CA$23–CA$26/hr

Job Description

Driver

Trainer Location: Prince Albert,

SK Schedule: Part-Time

Hourly Premium: Home to School $23.21 per hour rate plus $3 per hour premium Position Summary First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our City, Province location. This position is designed for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. We are looking for a valued team member who demonstrates leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers. In this role, you will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to both new and existing drivers, support the driver candidate pipeline, enhance the overall driver experience, and contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening the team. Availability Expectations The Driver Trainer must demonstrate flexibility and availability based on operational and training demands, which includes: Availability of 3 to 4 hrs per day (16-20 hrs/week). Availability Monday through Friday. Potential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs. Availability during peak periods, including summer and the Christmas season. Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements. Key Responsibilities Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers. Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required. Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities. Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate and driver experience. Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building. Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success. Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained. Maintain accurate training records in accordance with provincial, First Student, and contract requirements. Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans. Support overall safety initiatives at the location. Participate in meetings and training sessions as required. Perform other safety and training-related duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience Valid Class 1 or 2 (or higher) with appropriate endorsements Minimum 2 years of school bus or commercial driving experience Clean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years dated within the past 30 days Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities Professional, dependable, and respected by peers Ability to work independently with limited supervision Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence

Attendance: No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months

Warning Record: No More than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months

How We Recognize your Value: Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety Supportive, team-focused work environment Opportunities for growth and advancement Apply now and help train and develop the next generation of safe school bus drivers at First Student. We aspire to create a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence

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